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INS Sunayna visits Seychelles as part of SAGAR vision

The ship will undertake joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment…reports Asian Lite News

Indian Navy Ship Sunayna has visited Port Victoria in Seychelles, where the ship will undertake joint Economic Exclusive Zone (EEZ) Surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment.

The INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on Saturday last week, in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster.

Notably, Zoroaster had recently completed her short refit at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), India.

The INS Sunayna’s visit to Seychelles aimed at further strengthening the camaraderie and mutual cooperation between the two navies in line with the vision of SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region).

Following its arrival, the INS Sunayna was received by officials of the Seychelles Coast Guard and the Embassy of India.

Moreover, during the ship’s visit, the Indian Navy and Seychelles Defence Forces’ personnel will engage in official and social interactions and cross-deck visits.

The ship will undertake joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard during the deployment.

Earlier in March, INS Tir, the lead ship of the First Training Squadron (1TS), participated in Exercise Cutlass Express 24 (CE-24) held at Port Victoria, Seychelles, from February 26 to March 8.

The exercise was inaugurated by the President of the Seychelles in the presence of dignitaries from India, the USA and African countries. As part of Cutlass Express, the Indian Navy actively engaged with participants from 16 friendly foreign countries.

The exercise culminated at a closing ceremony held at the Seychelles Defense Academy, Ile Perseverance, on March 24. The Indian Navy has been participating in the exercise since 2019. (ANI)

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INS Sunayna visits Mozambique

INS Sunayna Commanding Officer called on the office of the State Secretary, Republic of Mozambique and Mayor of the Municipal Council of Beira…reports Asian Lite News

Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sunayna visited Beira, Mozambique from June 28-30, reinforced India’s cordial ties with the country and vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).

INS Sunayna Commanding Officer called on the office of the State Secretary, Republic of Mozambique and Mayor of the Municipal Council of Beira.

INS Sunayna is a Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy.

Personnel from Indian Navy and Mozambique Navy were during the port call engaged in a wide range of professional and training interactions, deck visits and sports fixtures, according to a release issued by the Ministry of Defence.

As part of the maritime partnership exercise, joint training sessions were conducted on various aspects of navigation, firefighting, damage control, Visit Board Search & Seize and asymmetric warfare.

The ship was open for visitors from June 28-29. As part of the Indian Navy’s community outreach programme, a medical check-up camp was organised for the local populace. More than 100 patients were provided cardiovascular, respiratory, gynaecology and maternal/paediatrics consultation in addition to general health check-ups.

In another social outreach activity, necessary provisions were distributed to a local orphanage at Beira.

Spreading the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Family One Health’, a joint yoga session was conducted with Mozambique Navy personnel and their families on board Sunayna, as per the official release.

INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya from June 20-23 for strengthening bilateral ties with the country.

On arrival, the ship was received by representatives of the India High Commission. The Commanding Officer called upon Brigadier YS Abdi, Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy and highlighted the significance of Yoga towards bringing the world together.

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on 21 Jun 23, a joint Yoga session was conducted on board with the participation of Indian Navy personnel and Kenyan Defence Forces.

A Maritime Partnership Exercise was also conducted between the two navies. The crew of both the Indian and Kenya Navy conducted drills in Firefighting and Damage Control, boarding exercises, asymmetric threat simulations and VBSS during the harbour phase. A ‘HADR capsule’ was also conducted on board for the Kenya Navy. (ANI)

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